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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have 2 kids who are 2e— ADHD and gifted (one of whom went through TJ). Both kids chose to disclose. And both had their guidance counselor disclose, rather than doing it themselves.

My kids didn’t want their essay to be all about ADHD. And the older kid’s counselor could talk about how well one kid had managed TJ with ADHD and the younger kid’s could discuss how well the kid had done with DL during COVID.

Having the counselor discuss worked well. Both had strong admissions results.

Talk to the counselor and talk to you kid about the pros and cons. It should ultimately be their decision. [/quote]

NP. Thanks for this advice.
Mine (also adhd at a magnet) was thinking about incorporating it into her essay. Part of the way she worked through it was to do research on diagnosis, brain function and expression,  which was not only informative,  but also helped her steer the ship. I thought that might make for an interesting essay that doesn't get mired in the challenges of adhd. But, I know there are those out there who say avoid. What are your thoughts,  PP? Anyone else? Thanks![/quote]

Don’t talk about this in essay. [/quote]

+1 sounds like a great kid but that would likely be a bad essay [/quote]

+2. Given the number of kids applying with ADHD and other learning differences, overcoming this isn’t unique. And having a learning difference is a mixed bag. On one hand, the kid had the Grit to overcome it for HS. On the other, accommodations are harder to get in college and the kid is a riskier bet, because how well they will perform when the rigor is stepped up is unknown.

The essay is what sets your kid apart. And what sets your kid apart should be 100% positive. [/quote]

I call BS on both of these. The point of the essay is to stand out and show your uniqueness and personality. Think of it like a class photo. Be the one kid in a red sweater when everyone else is in shades of blue. They're all just kids. Who will they remember?

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